UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative

Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFounded 2017

About UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative

UCLA's Cannabis Research Initiative is a multidisciplinary program studying cannabis effects on the brain, public health policy, and therapeutic applications across departments.

Key Facts

  • 1Spans multiple UCLA departments including psychiatry, public health, and neuroscience
  • 2Builds on Dr. Donald Tashkin's decades of cannabis pulmonary research at UCLA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative study?

The initiative studies cannabis effects on the brain, respiratory health, adolescent development, and public health outcomes across multiple UCLA departments.

Is UCLA pro-cannabis?

UCLA maintains scientific neutrality; the initiative aims to produce evidence-based findings to inform policy regardless of political position.

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